Harman, Microsoft Azure Partner on Edge Services for Enterprises

Harman’s Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business will collaborate with Microsoft Azure private multi-access edge compute to combine network functions, applications and edge-optimized services for enterprise customers, the companies said Monday. Advances in 5G can accelerate innovation across industries, said David Owens, DTS general manager. Transportation hubs are adopting emerging edge compute capabilities and private 5G connectivity, said Tad Brockway, corporate vice president-Azure for Operators. The companies' collaboration is being used at a large U.S. airport to manage cargo handling, they said, without giving details.